Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine Recipe
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a creamy and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken strips with a rich and zesty cowboy butter sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Linguine:
- 12 oz linguine
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Cook linguine in salted boiling water, then drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Cook Chicken: Season and cook chicken strips until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Cowboy Butter Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic, Dijon mustard, paprika, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Cook until fragrant.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add linguine, toss in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in parsley, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of cream to the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or steak strips for variation.
- Leftovers can be reheated with a little extra butter or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
